在滑水和水上摩托上要注意安全

Few things are as exhilarating as summertime water sports. But whether you're operating a personal watercraft (PWC) or being towed behind one, make safety your number one priority with these suggestions.

All-around safety rules for water sports

• 参加… 水或船员安全 课程.
• 穿海岸警卫队认可的救生衣.
• Always let someone know w在这里 you're going before you head out.
• 只在天气好的时候乘船.
• Don't participate in high-speed sports in low-light or after dark.
• Don't ski if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

滑水安全

• 检查你的设备.
• If you aren't familiar with the body of water, ask someone who is about areas to avoid.
• Avoid skiing in shallow water or on small or busy lakes.
• 检查手势. 通常, an extended right or left hand indicates the direction to turn, a thumbs up or down directs drivers to adjust speed and a raised palm means stop.
• Make sure a spotter is on board with the driver.
• 一旦你开始跌倒, release the towrope and fall backward so you don't injure yourself on the ski.
• Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
• When you're down, hold up a ski to make yourself visible.
• Don't approach or board the boat until the engine is off.

水上摩托安全

Personal Watercrafts (PWC) such as Jet skis, WaveRunners and Sea-doos have several safety tips as well.

• 一定要符合你所在州的规定 minimum operating age and education requirements.
• 在离开之前, check the PWC to be sure it's in working order and that you have the necessary equipment on board.
• 戴上护目镜.
• Keep the ignition safety switch lanyard on your wrist or hooked to your life 夹克. This cuts power to the engine if you fall off.
• Follow basic boating rules and practice proper boating etiquette.
• If you fall, don’t attempt to hang on, and get clear of the watercraft.
• Avoid dangerous maneuvers like using another watercraft's wake as a ramp.
• When pulling a person, your PWC should be able to seat you, a spotter and the person being towed.
• 把你的脚放在普华永道里面, and maintain a firm grip on the handlebars or the strap on a 3-seat jet ski.
• 骑的防守. Scan for boats and objects in your path, and drive at responsible speeds. 还记得, 大多数PWCs没有制动系统, and you'll lose steering capability when the power is off.

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